Devin Larsen
Palmer,AK
Summary
MSW student with experience supporting youth, young adults, and families across residential care, nonprofit, and recreation-based settings. Skilled in trauma-informed care, behavioral support, crisis de-escalation, and strengths-based engagement. Experienced working with neurodiverse populations, coordinating services, and fostering safe, supportive environments that promote growth, resilience, and independence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW Intern
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Anchorage, AK
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct family intake calls, gather psychosocial information, and build rapport to identify needs and preferences.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and support cross-team coordination to ensure timely and meaningful wish experiences.
- Conducted outreach to families, providing emotional support and resources throughout the wish-granting process.
- Assisted in developing individualized wish plans for children, ensuring alignment with their unique interests and needs.
Program Coordinator
Arctic Valley Ski Team
Anchorage, AK
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Coordinated seasonal programming for youth ski athletes, including weekly practice scheduling and group organization across multiple ability levels.
- Served as primary point of communication between coaches, athletes, parents, and volunteers to ensure clear logistics and program alignment.
- Supported planning and execution of training sessions and race-day events in a dynamic mountain environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with youth participants and parents helping create a safe supportive and inclusive team environment.
Direct Support Professional (1:1 High Acuity Care)
True Care Services
Palmer, AK
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to interdisciplinary team to ensure timely adjustments in care approaches.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Documented client progress accurately in care logs, maintaining compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
1:1 Youth Support Specialist (High-Needs Care)
Private Family Client
Silver City, NM
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with the family to develop tailored intervention plans, enhancing communication and trust.
- Led lessons on topics such as life skills, career planning, and self-esteem building for personal growth and development.
- Monitored progress of adolescent in various programs, adjusting strategies for optimal engagement and growth.
- Improved client engagement by implementing creative and interactive activities tailored to individual need.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and well-being.
Youth Program Coordinator
Kinesiology Kids Bike Club
Silver City, NM
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Founded and developed the university's first youth bike club, creating a structured recreational program for local children in the community.
- Helped develop and foster a bike safety program where students gained the skills to bike on their own or further develop bike safety and knowledge.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit the developmental level and learning styles of elementary students.
Adventure Guide - Therapeutic Boarding School
Oliverian School
Pike, NH
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Plan and Lead Outdoor Activities designed and facilitated outdoor adventure experiences (e.g., hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, camping) that are inclusive, safe, and developmentally appropriate.
- Supported adolescents with autism and ADHD in developing emotional regulation, teamwork, and problem solving skills through guided experiential learning.
- Collaborated with clinical and residential staff to support individualized behavior goals and treatment plans.
- Used trauma informed communication strategies to de-escalate conflict and reinforce behavioral expectations in real time.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM07-2027
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM07-2023
Skills
- Program & Activity Development
- Leadership & Team Building
- Emotional & Behavioral Support
- Care Planning
- Treatment Administration
- Clinical assessment
- Client advocacy
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Multicultural competence
Accomplishments
- Thru-hiked the Continental Divide Trail - (2000+ Miles) Demonstrated resilience, self-sufficiency, and sustained goal achievement.
- First place, Undergraduate Poetry Competition at my school. Recognized for original work selected among student submissions across campus.
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Arctic Valley Ski Team
01.2026 - 04.2026
MSW Intern
Make-A-Wish Foundation
01.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional (1:1 High Acuity Care)
True Care Services
09.2025 - 12.2025
1:1 Youth Support Specialist (High-Needs Care)
Private Family Client
05.2024 - 08.2024
Youth Program Coordinator
Kinesiology Kids Bike Club
01.2024 - 05.2024
Adventure Guide - Therapeutic Boarding School
Oliverian School
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western New Mexico University